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Inflammation: Meaning and Purpose | Cell Injury | Organisms| Microbiology

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning and Purpose of Inflammation 2. Tissue Changes Associated with Inflammation 3. Mediators of Inflammatory Reactions 4. Leucocyte Recruitment and Activation 5. Leucocyte Functions during Inflammation 6. Healing and Tissue Repair. Meaning and Purpose of Inflammation: Inflammation is the body's normal response to tissue injury, although it can sometimes lead to pathological [...]

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Taxonomy of Bacteria | Organisms | Microbiology

Medical textbooks are the last place to look for definitive taxonomic data. Medical sources are historically the most conservative in keeping abreast of changes in taxonomy and nomenclature. Such nomenclatural anachronisms as "Vibrio comma," "non-cholera vibrio," and "Salmonella typhosa" are examples of the ultraconservative approach of some medical sources to changes in nomenclature. The most comprehensive treatment of bacterial classification, [...]

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Top 8 Antiseptics Used to Destroy Microorganisms | Microbiology

The following points highlight the top eight antiseptics which are used to destroy microorganisms. The antiseptics are: 1. Alcohols 2. Iodine 3. Phenolics and Related Compounds 4. Peroxides 5. Dyes 6. Heavy Metals 7. Quaternary Ammonium Compounds 8. Acids. Antiseptic # 1. Alcohols: Alcohols, such as isopropanol and ethanol, probably are the most widely used antiseptics. Alcohols are used to [...]

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